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October 14, 2012 St. Martin of Tours Church Page Two
Masses For The Week
Monday - October 15 6:30 Madeline T. Stein 9:00 Ina & Lance Lomot Tuesday - October 16 6:30 Dorothy Vitti 9:00 John Lettis Wednesday - October 17 6:30 Herman Ostermeier 9:00 Barry Family, LIVING Thursday - October 18 6:30 Laurette Butler 9:00 Deceased Members of the Nugent Family Friday - October 19 6:30 Bill Long 9:00 John J. Dooley, Sr. Saturday - October 20 9:00 Intentions Announced at Mass 5:00 Martin Santulli 7:00 Nora McCabe Sunday - October 21 7:00 The People of the Parish 8:30 Peter & Michael Moschera 10:00 Laura & Ralph Funicelli 11:30 John & Isabel Carlo 1:00 Lucinda Castellanos 5:30 Dec’d Mbrs of Horan & Baudille Families
Readings For The Week Mon. Galatians 4:22-24, 26-27, 31-5:1; Luke 11:29-32 Tues. Galatians 5:1-6; Luke 11:37-41 Wed. Galatians 5:18-25; Luke 11:42-46 Thurs. 2 Timothy 4:10-17b; Luke 10:1-9 Fri. Ephesians 1:11-14; Luke 12:1-7
Sat. Ephesians 1:15-23; Luke 12:8-1
Sun. Isaiah 53:10-11: If the servant of the
Lord “gives his life as an offering for sin, he shall
see his descendants in a long life.”
Hebrews 4:14-16: Brothers and sisters:
“Let us confidently approach the throne of grace.”
Mark 10:35-45: Jesus replied to James
and John, “The Son of Man did not come to be
served but to serve and to give his life as a ransom
for many.”
Our Weekly Sacrificial Gift Last Week October 6/7 Collection
Amount Budgeted: $17,500.00
Amount Received: $18,070.00
Thank you for your support & generosity!
Reflection & Living Stewardship
In today’s gospel Jesus asks the
rich young man to give away all
that he has in order to have treasure
in heaven. But he is unable to free himself from his
possessions, and so he goes sadly away. Does what I
own keep me from following Jesus?
We are grateful this week for all stewards in our par-
ish who keep attachments, of any sort, from distract-
ing them from their spiritual work.
Charismatic Prayer Group
A while back Tina Turner sang a song, *“What’s
Love Got To Do With It.” She said, *“love’s a se-
cond-hand emotion.” So not true! Love’s got eve-
rything to do with it! And love is the first and most
important emotion. It’s because of love that we
even exist! God loves us enough to give us what we
need but not always what we ask for.
Our next meeting is MONDAY, OCTOBER 15th at
7:30PM in the Church. Call (516) 993-9672 for
more info or prayer requests!
*©1984, Album: Private Dancer; What’s Love Got To Do With It
written by Lyle Britten.
Please pray for the women and men in our Military and their families and friends as they selflessly protect and defend our nation against all forms of terrorism. May God protect them from all harm!
St. Martin of Tours HOP Club
Oct. 8 #257 Roni Menrath $25.00
Oct. 9 #151 Elizabeth Maggi $25.00
Oct. 10 #622 Mike & Marge Siegler $25.00
Oct. 11 #411 M/M Michael Damato $25.00
Oct. 12 #219 Jean & Joseph Chojnacki $50.00
Divine Mercy Novena
Every Friday at 2:00 p.m. in the Eucharistic Chapel
ALL ARE WELCOME!
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Letter from the Pastor
In a recent interview, Bruce Springsteen some of the religious imagery in his latest album, Wrecking Ball, to
his Catholicism. “It’s like Al Pacino said in The Godfather - ‘I try to get out, but they pull you back in!’
“Once a Catholic, always a Catholic,” he told the London Telegraph.
There are Catholics that we like to brag about such as Mother Teresa, John Paul II, Dorothy Day, Dolores
Hart and Katherine Drexel. We are not sure if we would boast about Lady Gaga or Madonna. The word
catholic is derived from a Greek word, Katholikos, originally meaning universal. In the early days of the
Church, many Roman citizens referred to this new upstart religion that followed the "Ways" of Jesus Christ as
being catholic – it was universal throughout the empire - meaning that members of this new religion could be
found almost anywhere.
Six members of the United States Supreme Court are Catholic. Vice President Joseph Biden and Republican
candidate for Vice President, Paul Ryan are both Catholics. I have always liked the great Irish writer, James
Joyce’s definition of Catholicism: “Here comes everybody.” Catholics are of every nationality, age, and
economic level. Both the very poor and the wealthy approach the altar. We have room for saints and sinners.
We sing and pray in every language. Although we have defined doctrines and liturgy, it is fair to say that not
all who consider themselves good Catholics accept all the teachings of the Pope and Bishops.
A recent survey about what Catholics believe reports the following:
Between 70 and 85 per cent of Catholics still say they can’t imagine being anything but Catholic, that it is
important that children in their families grow up Catholic, and that being Catholic is an important part of
who they are.
The vast majority of Catholics still say that belief in the Trinity, Incarnation, Resurrection, the Real Pres-
ence, Mary as the Mother of God, and concern for the poor are the core elements of the faith. Catholics
also accept these core doctrines.
About three-quarters of Catholics believe in the importance of the sacraments and say that they are essen-
tial to their relationship with God.
I found this study very interesting and uplifting. Most Catholics love being Catholic. Most Catholics have
absorbed the essential truths of our faith. There are other studies that would suggest what Catholics most dis-
agree on is the practice of their faith. Although the teachings of the Church are clear on abortion, marriage,
attendance at mass, and sexual intercourse outside of marriage, there are many who do not accept these
teachings or struggle to live them.
What does it mean for you to be a Catholic? Sometimes I give myself a little test at the end of the day. I will
ask myself these questions: The fact that I believe in Jesus Christ and a Catholic, what difference did that
make in my life today? What decisions and actions did I choose and make based on my beliefs and values?
Sad to say, there are days when I struggle to come up with one or two decisions. It seems that it is easy to
fall into patterns of thinking and acting that allow me to move through the day without serious reflection. It is
good that our liturgy begins with calling us to reflect on how we are living our lives. It is good that we have
the Sacrament of Reconciliation that calls us to examine our lives.
It is easy to say I am Catholic, but what does it mean for me to live my Catholic faith in a real and practical
way?
Father Pat, CSSR
Www.smtbethpage.org
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Wedding Banns 3rd Gianpaolo Marino & Suzan Ruzgar
3rd James Kiesling & Gayle Freeman
2nd Edward Norton & Sara Cullen
2nd Mario Quimbay & Dawn Michaelsen
1st Matt Marrone & Erin Lounsbury
PLEASE NOTE: Beginning with the November 3/4
bulletin, we will be updating the list of the sick on a
monthly basis. To keep a name on for the following
month, please call the rectory at 931-0818. Otherwise,
the name will be removed at the end of the month.
The list below, as it stands, will remain for the entire
month of October. Many thanks for your coopera-
tion, and God bless us all.
Please pray for the sick of our parish:
Christine Mascia, Mary Peterson, Maria Cipriano, Henry Niemczyk, Robert Loughran
Jim Duggan, Patricia Morrone, Flora Spinosa, Barbara Scully, Richard Messina
Fran Contillo, Wayne Durr, Matthew Guigno, Mary Henson, Mike Barry
Mary Morgan, John Annon, Josephine Calline, Warren Delauro, Richard Pyranski
William Sinacore, Christine Lino, Alyric Jackson, Sr. Kate McBarron
Leevalli Annearosa, Joseph Frestachi, Henry Fenyo, Michael Lavin, Vincent Busuttil
Erich Jurkwich, Patricia LoBianco, Christopher Deleon, Dorothy Quinn
Mary Mullaly, Marguerite Foley, Vivian Durr Melonie Walsh, Gail Waiter
Victoria DiPaula, Joan Conklin Walsh, Gina Montamaro, Owen Sullivan
Douglas Torres, Kathy Byrnes, Marion Luciano Ledwin Mason
Michael Duggan, Virginia Holt, Marie Rondino, Tyler Brandimarte, Lisa Mancini
Andy Holt, Pat Cannota, Diane McHugh, Ellen Murphy, Kaitlin Pulice
Bob MacCulloch, Lillian DeLaurentis, Godeliva Pagan, Helen Carroll
Angela Calendrille, Florence Borzell, Helena Carroll, Rayne Michelle Janko
Renee Weiner, Nicole Wolfe Huebner, Dorothy Froehlich, Donna Peluso, Anne Cramer
Joann Cama, Mark & Karen Arthus, Cynthia Venson, Joann Cicero, Pat Rosetti
Santa Parisi, Donna Melkun, Kevin Sisco Christina Klienfeldt, Margaret Cavailere
Cindy Aldrich, Fr. Dennis Billy, CSsR, Brianna Cardinao, Sharon Depalo
Baby Mackenzie, Anna Maria Testa & Windy, Fred Nelson, Jan Rhea
Patrick Murphy, Bill Kelly, Harold Hand, Fr. Brendan Greany, C.Ss.R.
Nicholas Guarino, Bud Pehrsson, Joanne Flores, Baby Madeline Smith
Patricia Heitzman, Patricia Hall, Fr. Tom Siconolfi, CSsR, Mom and Dad
Barbara Hunsinger, Fr. James Small, CSsR, Fred Tavarelli, Lucille Pancucci
William John Staudt, Patricia Marcel, Bonnie Castora, Jim Robertson, Frances Sutton
Janice Lipp, Pat Pedone, Robert Hennessy, John St. Angelo, Colin Flood
Paul Remsen, Louise Wilson, Kevin O’Toole, Joni Lora Frances Sharkey
Raymond Gimbut, Frank LoPinto, Joseph Zitelli, Christopher P. Walsh
William Granville Joseph Simon, Mary Kennedy, Walter Looney Katie Fields
Christopher Whirl, Barbara Casey, Vincent & Fran Valenti, Mia Perciballi
Fran Pignataro, Skylar Vega, Catherine Dalessio
For All Those Who Are Grieving
the Loss of a Loved One
The Bereavement Group will begin on Thursday,
October 25th at 7PM in the St. Alphonsus Hall
(parish hall) and will meet for eight consecutive
weeks (excluding Thanksgiving Day),
the last date being December 20th. All
interested, please call the rectory at 931-
0818 and leave your name and phone
number. Someone will call you to regis-
ter for the group.
Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.
John 14:27
Week of October 14 - 20, 2012 Altar Bread & Wine In Loving Memory of
Alfred Kump
“Whatever you do for one of
these, the least of my sisters and
brothers, you did it for me.”
This week the pantry is in need of laundry
soap, dish soap, bar soap, shampoo, condi-
tioner, tuna, canned chicken, peas, creamed
corn, peanut butter & jelly, sugar, chili, beef
stew, hearty soups, cookies, black beans,
chick peas, baked beans, , mayonnaise, mus-
tard, oil, coffee, tea, cake mix, frosting,
canned fruit, diapers sizes 3, 5 & 6 and
wipes.
Food Pantry:
208 Broadway, Bethpage
Monday: 9:30AM - 2:30PM
Thursday: 2:00PM – 7:00PM
Phone: (516) 931-7332
Rest in Peace Acts 7:49: “Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.”
Dorothy Gore, Teresa M. Mauro
Francois X. Moullin, James Crichton
Sophie Faga
The Knights of Columbus will be hav-
ing a fundraising drive before and after
all masses on Sunday, October 28th
along with a promotion inviting new
members to join the K of C. They will
be set up in the gathering area of the
church where you can ask questions or
get more information.
October 14, 2012 St. Martin of Tours Church Page Five
SMT Young Families Group
Volunteers Needed
The Young Families Group will be
starting up shortly and we need two
volunteers to help organize and over-
see the activities of the group. The
group meets on Thursday mornings
from 10:00AM to 11:30AM.
If you might be interested in this ministry and
would like more information, please contact Dea-
con Gene at (519) 933-4690.
Rosary for Life In the Chapel Please join us for a Rosary for Life in the EU-CHARISTIC CHAPEL every Wednesday evening at 7PM. We join together to not only lift up the lives of babies born and unborn, their mothers and fathers and all those that are experiencing a crisis pregnancy, but ALL LIFE, from conception to natural death. We pray for Rachel’s Vineyard that helps all those who have suffered.
Email Your Prayer Requests Prayer Requests can be sent to: [email protected]. We hope you take advantage of this opportunity. Remem-ber, it is for anything that you would like to petition our Blessed Redeemer, whether it be finding a job, losing a loved one, help through a hard time or thanking Him for a favor received.
Notes from the Music Ministry
Calling all singers...adults, teens and chil-
dren...The St. Martin’s Music Ministry need
you! St. Martin’s Parish is planning some won-
derful events/liturgies for 2012-2013 which will
include the participation of the Music Ministry.
Advent and Christmas plans are already in place
so don’t miss out on being a part of this exciting
and faith-building experience. All groups are
starting to rehearse, so join now!
“If Christ is Lord of heaven and earth,
how can I keep from singing?”
...Music Ministry Side Note The 5:30 Life Teen Mass is in need of proficient
musicians (instruments needed at this time are
guitar, drums and flute). Anyone willing to vol-
unteer their time, there is one practice and one
mass weekly.
Call Elena Scollo, Music Director for more in-
formation or if you have any questions at (516)
713-8854.
MILITARY BRIDGE
The Ladies Auxiliary of Columbus Lodge
Order Sons of Italy is sponsoring Military Bridge on
Thursday, November 15th. Doors open at 6:30PM,
tickets are $10. The Lodge is located at 2143
Boundary Avenue, Farmingdale, at the rear entrance
of the Stuart Thomas Manor catering Hall. Snacks,
soda, coffee, tea and dessert will be served. Many
table prizes and raffles are available as well as a
Chinese Auction.
For tickets, call Mary Ann at 293-7048 or
Ann at 938-7323.
Girl Scout 100th Birthday Mass
Sunday, October 21, 2012
2:00 PM
St. Martin of Tours Church
37 UNION AVENUE
AMITYVILLE
For information, please call (516) 678-5800 x245
St. Anthony’s High School Honor Roll
Congratulations to the following students
from our parish:
Liam Furboter
Serena Pergola
Kaitlin Skrypek
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NEWS FROM RCIA...A GUIDED PATH TO FAITH
Are you or someone you know in need of full communion with the Church? Are you
thinking about becoming a Catholic but need to know more? Have you wondered
about Catholicism and what it means? Have you been baptized and are interested in
receiving the other Sacraments? Do you have questions?
The RCIA process is not a classroom/homework/test type path to full communion with
the Church. It is a weekly sharing beginning the Inquiry. This year we will begin with an introducto-
ry meeting for anyone interested. Learn about the program and its commitment and then decide if
this answers your needs. Our Introduction to RCIA is planned for Friday, October 19, 2012 at
7:30 at 208 Broadway. (Parish Outreach Building: Use the rear entrance in the small parking
lot.) Please tear off the bottom and return to the rectory. You can also call Father Henry Sattler at
(516) 931-0818 x214 or Ann Hughes at (516) 433-6972. We welcome you in advance!
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Name ____________________________________________________________________________
Phone ___________________________________________________________________________
Crossroads Retreat
Friday, October 19th, 7:30 pm
Saturday, October 20th, 7:30pm
Do you find yourself at a crossroads in your life? Per-
haps you have recently retired or have decisions to make
about relationships, health issues or work. If your life is
taking a new direction, please consider joining us for
this retreat. Take time to prayerfully explore how your
attitudes, emotions and expectations may influence
where you are and where you are going.
Location: (just 10 minutes from the boardwalk in Long
Beach). For further details, please call 516.536.3004 or
visit www.taborretreatcenter.org and click on
"Retreats".
St. John the Baptist Diocesan High School
O P E N H O U S E
October 21, 2012
10:30AM to 2PM
Enjoy a visit to learn more about St. John’s and
Catholic Educational Excellence. One date on-
ly...so don’t miss this opportunity! Open to fami-
lies of 7th and 8th graders and interested transfer
students.
If you have any questions, please call (631) 587-
8000 x 116 or check us out online at
www.sjbdhs.org.
Life Teen will be holding a Stock Sale Fundraiser Saturday, October 20th at the
5 & 7 p.m. Masses and at all Sunday Masses on October 21st. A youth ministry
representative will be speaking at all Masses to promote this fundraiser. The cost
per share is $10. In June of 2013, we will be planning a Stockholders Apprecia-
tion Dinner. All stockholders welcome!
So please support this worthwhile investment in our youth!
October 14, 2012 St. Martin of Tours Church Page Seven
B I B L E B A S I C S A Four-Part Course
For Catholics Who Want to Better Understand the Word of God
Many Catholics are intimidated by the Bible. We feel that our Protestant and
Jewish friends know and understand the Bible so much better than many of
us. Yet every Sunday we hear three readings from the Scriptures. The Word
is an essential part of liturgy, our faith and our lives. The Scriptures are one of
the primary ones that we come to know the Blessed Trinity - Father, Son and
Holy Spirit, and the path that He is calling us to follow.
The following four presentations will be offered on the Bible for all parishioners. They will be
offered on Saturday morning at 9:45 a.m. at St. Alphonsus Hall. The presentation and discussions
will last no more than hour. There is no charge. You are invited to any and all presentations.
October 20th:
Major Themes in the Old Testament: Creation, Exodus, Covenants, Israel, Prophets, the Messiah. Presenter: Ann Hughes October 27
th: The Bible in our Liturgy: The Gospels, St Paul & other writings
Presenter: Deacon Tom November 3
rd: Praying with the Bible: God’s Story; the People’s Story; My Story
Presenter: Father Pat
ALL ADULTS: SIGN UP FOR FREE FLU SHOTS
If you haven’t had your flu shot yet, Father Pat and the Young at Heart Group
invite you, in conjunction with Massapequa’s Waldbaum’s Pharmacy, to visit
St. Alphonsus Hall on Wednesday, October 24th between the hours of 12 Noon and 2:00
p.m. to SIGN UP and fill out forms. Then return on Friday, October 26th between 10:00
a.m. and 1:00 p.m. to get your flu shot. A light lunch will be available at no change.
Medicare covers the cost of flu shots for seniors and private insurance covers most others.
Christian Mothers Rosary Confraternity
Tuesday Oct. 16th is the feast of St. Gerard Majella, and we will be celebrating
as a group at the 9 a.m. Mass. Many graces and indulgences bestowed for attend-
ing. Special reserved seating will be had in front of the pulpit. Hope to see you all
there.
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RESPECT LIFE COMMITTEE
OCTOBER IS RESPECT LIFE MONTH
FORMING CONSCIENCES FOR FAITHFUL CITIZENSHIP
By Msgr. Daniel S. Hamilton
The following article is taken from the Long Island Catholic, October 3, 2012. Msgr. Daniel Hamil-
ton is pastor emeritus of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish in Lindenhurst and a former editor of
the Long Island Catholic. Here are some of the highlights of his column.
"Before you vote in November, please consider this: two radically different choices face voters in the
2012 national elections.
FIRST CHOICE: endorses a "right" to the killing of innocent pre-born human beings - Abortion.
And down the line, this "right" will likely be extended to the killing of persons, usually of advanced
age or incurably ill, judged useless or a burden, financial or otherwise, to society and therefore who
should be eased out -Euthanasia - and to the assisted killing of adult persons who because of their in-
curable illness or serious disability want to die and want a physician to help them die - Assisted Sui-
cide. This choice also embraces the already approved medical destruction of human embryos, the man-
ufacture of human beings, the forced provision of insurance for contraception, sterilization procedures
and potentially abortificient drugs - the HHS mandate affecting most religious health higher educa-
tional and social units. The latter calls upon us to Renounce Our Religious Liberty.
SECOND CHOICE: is to vote for candidates who, in the main, firmly uphold the inviolability and
dignity of innocent human life, human dignity in all its stages, from fertilization to natural death, the
givenness of marriage and family life in the natural order and the precious gift of religious liberty and
respect of conscience.
Issues, like foreign affairs, our involvement with foreign wars and conflicts, nuclear armaments; aid to
developing nations, the creation of jobs, affordable housing, health services, educational facilities, im-
migration reducing the national debt on all these issues well intentioned and informed citizens can dif-
fer as to the best solutions and policies to follow.
These decisions may have to be altered as circumstances change. Natural moral law respects these di-
verse judgments of citizens and government officials on the issues just mentioned and does not seek to
identify one solution as the only one. He states, It is up to government officials and citizens to identify
concrete solutions to such problems.
CONCLUSION: "Please reflect on this radical difference between the choices in this coming elec-
tion; and on the basic moral issues, vote for those candidates whose platform and record are in accord
with the natural moral law. Other issues, which also have important moral dimensions, but are more
affected by changing data aand by personal judgment on a variety of factors, cannot take priority over
basic issues of the natural moral law.” (go to www.licatholic.org to read Msgr. Hamilton’s complete
column.)
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St. Martin’s Life Teen program is for all high
school aged teens (9th-12th grade). Life Teen
gathers every Sunday for the 5:30pm Youth Mass
and every Sunday night from 7-8:30pm in the
Youth Center (room 107 of the school) for our
Life Nights. Each week we gather to grow in
faith and friendship with Christ & each other.
Check out our parish website for a calendar of
events at www.smtbethpage.org or contact Erin at
The Edge program is for all middle school aged
student (6th-8th grade). Edge meets every other
Thursday evening from 7-8:30pm. This program
is a wonderful way for young adolescents to grow
in their faith as well as build lasting friendships.
Parent Life is designed to give parents an oppor-
tunity to support their parish ministry programs
while strengthening their own relationship with
Christ and His Church. Parent Life meets once a
month on Sundays following the 5:30pm Mass in
the school building.
All parents and adults are welcome!
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
The Life Teen Ministry has Eu-
charistic Adoration with Benedic-
tion on the 2nd Tuesday of the
month beginning at 7:00 PM in the
Church.
Next service is Tuesday, November 13th.
The Catholic Counseling Center
Professional therapy, provided by NYS licensed
therapists, is available to our parish. This pro-
gram, under the direction of Dr. George Giulia-
ni is provided by the Catholic Counseling Cen-
ter which is independent of and not controlled
or supervised by the parish or the diocese.
Most insurance policies, including Medicare,
are honored. Confidential information and ap-
pointments are available by calling Dr. Giuliani
at 631-243-2503 or go to their website at http://
thecatholiccounselingcenter.com.
FOR HELP IN A CRISIS PREGNANCY
Call Diana Mirando
(C)830-5077 or (H) 605-1979
ROSELINE, LIFE CENTER 24 HOURS,
RACHEL’S VINEYARD RETREAT
(631) 243-2373. Baby Safe Haven, Safe
Babies, Safe Place at 1(877) 796-HOPE.
Adoption, Foster Care, Maternity Ser-
vices, Catholic Home Bureau 1(800) 592-
4357.
VIRTUS
The next Virtus training will be on
Wednesday, October 24th at 7:00 p.m. in
the faculty lounge in the school building.
Virtus training is a MUST for anyone who
would like to volunteer your time in the par-
ish.
You can register by visiting drvc.org and
click on Virtus on the homepage to register
or come by St. Martin’s rectory office and
ask for registration forms prior to the train-
ing date.
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Donate Your Old Car
Donate your old car, help the needy
and receive a tax deduction of
$500+. It’s fast, it’s easy, and it re-
quires only one phone call or web-
site visit. Cars for Help, a 501(c)3 not-for-profit
organization, is using old vehicle donations to sup-
port Christian charitable organizations in an effort to
help people who do not have access to basic needs
(food, water, basic health and infant care, amongst
more).
If you would like to donate any vehicle of your in
any condition, even severely broken or crashed,
please visit www.carsforhelp.com. You can also call
directly at (630) 595-9272.
With mention of this bulletin 25% of your vehicle
donation proceeds will go directly to St. Martin of
Tours Church.
You Can Help Heal Your Marriage
Do you feel alone? Are you
frustrated or angry with each
other? Do you argue or have
you just stopped talking to each
other? Does talking about it only make it
worse? Retrouvaille helps couples through
difficult times in their marriages.
This program has helped thousands of cou-
ples worldwide experiencing ALL TYPES
of marital difficulties. For confidential in-
formation about the Retrouvaille program,
or to register for the upcoming weekend
that begins on Friday, November 30th at
the Montfort Retreat House in Bay Shore,
please call 1(800) 470-2230 and you will be
connected directly and confidentially to a
couple from Long Island/Metro Retrouvaille
who can help.
Young Adults Club ...in Formation
Faith on Tap—Ages 25 to 40
There will be a meeting to
discuss forming a Young
Adult Club in the parish for
singles and divorced. Those
who decide to join will shape it. It is hoped
that it will be a group that has fun, meets in
a positive atmosphere, and shares some
common values.
This first gathering is a meet and greet to
see if there is an interest. Come and give it
a try and see what happens!
The first meeting will be after the 7:00 p.m.
Mass, Saturday, November 10th at 208
Broadway (corner of Central & Broadway
next to the school).
Falling Upward Retreat
Friday, November 9th, 7:30 pm
Saturday, November 10th, 7:30pm
Using Richard Rohr's insights from his book, we
will explore how "falling down" can, in fact, be mov-
ing upward. This retreat encourages us to see our-
selves in the second half of life in a different, more
life-giving way. Perhaps "we grow spiritually more
by doing it wrong than by doing it right!"
Presenter: Sr. Anne Rodgers, OP
Location: Tabor Retreat Center, Oceanside
For further details, please call 516.536.3004
or click "Retreats" at www.taborretreatcenter.org
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St. Teresa of Avila
Most Catholics, when they hear about St. Teresa think of St. Therese of Lisieux whose feast is October 1st.
She is often referred to as The Little Flower. On October 15th, we celebrate the Feast of
St. Teresa of Avila. She is sometimes called Big Teresa, mainly because of the great role
she played in the Church. St. Teresa of Avila was a favorite of St. Alphonsus Liguori, the
founder of the Redemptorists, and like Therese of Lisieux, she is a Doctor of the Church. From AmericanCatholic.org
Teresa lived in an age of exploration as well as political, social and religious upheaval. It
was the 16th century, a time of turmoil and reform. She was born before the Protestant
Reformation and died almost 20 years after the closing of the Council of Trent. The gift of
God to Teresa in and through which she became holy and left her mark on the Church and
the world is threefold: She was a woman; she was a contemplative; she was an active re-
former. As a woman, Teresa stood on her own two feet, even in the man's world of her time. She was "her
own woman," entering the Carmelites despite strong opposition from her father. She is a person wrapped not
so much in silence as in mystery. Beautiful, talented, outgoing, adaptable, affectionate, courageous, enthusias-
tic, she was totally human. Like Jesus, she was a mystery of paradoxes: wise, yet practical; intelligent, yet
much in tune with her experience; a mystic, yet an energetic reformer - a holy woman, a womanly woman.
Teresa was a woman "for God," a woman of prayer, discipline and compassion. Her heart belonged to God.
Her ongoing conversion was an arduous lifelong struggle, involving ongoing purification and suffering. She
was misunderstood, misjudged, opposed in her efforts at reform. Yet she struggled on, courageous and faith-
ful; she struggled with her own mediocrity, her illness, her opposition. And in the midst of all this she clung
to God in life and in prayer. Her writings on prayer and contemplation are drawn from her experience: power-
ful, practical and graceful - woman of prayer; a woman for God.
Teresa was a woman "for others.” Though a contemplative, she spent much of her time and energy seeking to
reform herself and the Carmelites, to lead them back to the full observance of the primitive Rule. She found-
ed over a half-dozen new monasteries. She traveled, wrote, fought—always to renew, to reform. In herself,
in her prayer, in her life, in her efforts to reform, in all the people she touched, she was a woman for others, a
woman who inspired and gave life.
Her writings, especially the Way of Perfection and The Interior Castle, have helped generations of believers.
In 1970, the Church gave her the title she had long held in the popular mind: Doctor of the Church. She and
St. Catherine of Siena were the first women so honored.
Quote: Teresa knew well the continued presence and value of suffering (physical illness, opposition to reform, diffi-
culties in prayer), but she grew to be able to embrace suffering, even desire it: “Lord, either to suffer or to
die!” Toward the end of her life she exclaimed, “Oh, my Lord! How true it is that whoever works for you
is paid in troubles! And what a precious price to those who love you if we understand its value!"
Christ has no body now, but yours. No hands, no feet on earth, but yours.
Yours are the eyes through which Christ looks compassion into the world.
Yours are the feet with which Christ walks to do good.
Yours are the hands with which Christ blesses the world.
Let nothing trouble you, let nothing frighten you.
All things are passing; God never changes.
Patience obtains all things. He who possesses God lacks nothing: God alone suffices.
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GLUTEN, PEANUT & DAIRY FREE
HOSTS
St. Martin’s always has a supply of hosts availa-
ble for anyone who is allergy-sensitive to these
types of foods. Please seek out the sacristan be-
fore mass so that the priest is prepared to include
it for consecration. Please be sure to follow this
procedure every time you attend mass.
CHANGE OF VENUE
DRIVER EDUCATION
CONSULTANTS Martin Z. Hirschfield, Executive Director
St. Martin of Tours is hosting a 6-hour
Class 1 Defensive Driving course
Saturday, October 27, 2012
from 8:30AM—3:00PM
208 Broadway
2nd floor conference room
The cost is $45 pp
REGISTRATION:
call Driver Education
(631) 360-9720
Monday-Friday 9AM to 4PM.
Minimum enrollment: 15 people
Maximum enrollment: 40 people
From the Office of Deacons Diocese of Rockville Centre
A VOCATION AS A DEACON
A Morning of Discernment
will be conducted at the
Seminary of the Immaculate Conception
Huntington, New York
Saturday, October 20th
9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
For men and their spouses
Who believe God might be calling
them to the diaconate.
For more information or to sign up
please contact
Office of Deacon Formation
631-424-8360 or
Baptism Companions
St. Martin of Tours Baptism Program is in
need! Volunteers called “Companions” are at
the heart of this program. They are the people
who reach out to these families with the newborn
babies. They guide and journey with them
through the Gathering, Baptism, and Reflection.
They are the representatives of the entire parish
to these families. This is a very rewarding minis-
try.
Our parish has many young families with young
children and in order to reach out to these fami-
lies, we need more Companions.
If you think that you may be interested in this
ministry, please call Deacon Gene Capobianco
at 516-933-4690.
BABY BOTTLE CAMPAIGN
The Life Center of LI will be returning for
the 6th year to St. Martin’s for their annual
BABY BOTTLE CAMPAIGN
THIS WEEKEND October 13 and 14.
Baby bottles will be available at all exits of
the church. Your kindness and generosity
has brought about the honor of St. Martin’s
being chosen Parish of the Year by the Life
Center.
God bless you and thank you - each and
every one!
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Sign Up for the Parish Halloween Party
Friday, November 2 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Parish School Cafeteria
Fabulous Hot Dogs prepared by a Professional Chef who studied in France!
Prizes for the Best Costumes (anyone dressing as the pastor
or a Yankee player will not be admitted!)
The March of the Pumpkins:
Prizes for the Best Decorated Pumpkin so bring your pumpkin
Karaoke
Games for children
Magic by Father Ciya
Games for adults
Bring your own snacks. Soft Drinks will be supplied.
Bring some Desserts: Food Tasting Contest by the Priests
NO CHARGE!!!
Number of people planning to attend. _________
Please give this to an Usher or drop it off at the Rectory.
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The Little Red Wagon
This Little Red Wagon is parked in the St. Martin of Tours gathering area of the church.
Every day and especially on the weekends, generous parishioners leave packages of food
there for the Parish Outreach Pantry.
The Little Red Wagon serves as one way for parish members to follow the Gospel challenge
to care “for these the least of my brethren” by helping to feed the less fortunate in our com-
munity. We are truly blessed at St. Martin’s. Rosemary Scarangella, our Parish Outreach coordinator, is
also a member of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. She organizes the pantry volunteers and makes sure
there is an adequate supply of food and paper products. Rosemary is very well informed about the Social
Service network and programs to help people in need, regardless of religion, race, nationality or ethnic back-
ground. As we say, it is need, not creed that makes people eligible for the food.
On Monday and Thursday mornings, volunteers bring food from the Little Red Wagon over to the pantry to
be sorted and stocked on the pantry shelves. Other volunteers pick up overstocks of bread from Starbucks
and a local bakery plus food from Long Island Cares. Most of the volunteers are parishioners or members of
the St. Martin of Tour’s Society of St. Vincent de Paul Conference. Gift cards are available for special needs,
while Metro cards and gas cards are available for emergencies.
People come to the pantry for many reasons. The most obvious, of course, is that they do not make enough
money to support their families. Money saved by going to the food pantry can be put toward a household ex-
pense such as LIPA or for fuel.
The pantry is a lively, caring place. The volunteers get to know the clients because so many of them come
back week after week which is perfectly fine. For families whose problems cannot be resolved with a bag of
groceries, the services offered are expanded through the St. Vincent de Paul Conference. Groceries help but
some people may need – or ask for - financial assistance.
In cases where a family is in a crisis, Rosemary or a Vincentian volunteer will refer the family to St. Martin’s
St. Vincent de Paul Conference. In keeping with the Society’s tradition, two Vincentians will make a home
visit to discuss the family’s most pressing problems. Some financial relief or other assistance will be offered
after the Society members determine what is necessary and available whether it be transportation, housing as-
sistance, medical care, medicine or settling an overdue utility bill all of which is discussed in the privacy and
comfort of one’s home. Relief is offered without red tape or the need to pay back what is given.
During the month of September, food donations from SMT parishioners helped to feed 809 individuals. So
you see, the importance of that Little Red Wagon is in helping people as they struggle with a host of problems
that can often be resolved with a helping hand – from the pantry or through the Society of St. Vincent de Paul.
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
Parish Outreach Hours of Service
Monday: 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Thursday: 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Telephone: (516) 931-7332
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The Golden Harvest
Festival & Raffle
Raffle limited to only five hundred tickets at $100 each
...fifty cash prizes for excellent odds of one in ten!
WHEN: Drawing will be held at a Festival Party
Saturday evening in the School Cafeteria at 8PM on November 17th.
$100 per chance - go it alone or share a ticket with others!
LIST OF PRIZES
First Prize $5,000
2 Prizes $2,000
3 Prizes $ 500
4 Prizes $ 200
20 Prizes $ 150
20 Prizes $ 125
50 Prizes!...only 500 tickets!...and a Party, too!
TICKETS WILL BE GOING ON SALE
BEGINNING THIS WEEKEND - OCTOBER 13th & 14th
IN THE GATHERING AREA
BEFORE and AFTER ALL MASSES
(including the 5:30PM on Sunday)
AS WELL AS IN THE RECTORY OFFICE
DURING THE WEEK!